1 - New York Civil Liberties Union

Hamburg 118
CHEMfCAl METHOD - HORMONE
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Depro Provera
Chemicals rafse hormone
levels to fool ovaries into thinking it is pregnantovaries
do not ovulate
Side effects: Blood dots - dangerous for smokers over the age of 30
May reduce acne, control menstrual cycle
Antibiotics, diet, stress, growth spurts may lower effectiveness
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Take one pill each day
Last week is sugar pills to allow menstrual
Available with prescription
from doctor/clinic
If Vou forget a píll, take when you remember.
cycle
If you forget more than two,
continue, but abstain or use another method
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Some women have skin reactions to patch
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A shot given M Bi doctor's office every three months
WomM mav not get period for three months
Side effects: cramping, headaches, and mood swing I
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One band aid-'ike patch per week for 3 weeks, 4 th week is menstrual cyde I
Hormone absorbed thru skin
Not effective
for women over 200 pounds
Fle)(ible ring placed in vagina for 3 weeks
Must be refrigerated
until time to use
Side effects; increased mucous secretions
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long term effects unknown
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Morning after Pill
89% if used
Emergency Contraception
Available over the counter
- also called Plan ß
Within 72 hours Can use up to 5 davs after unprotected intercourse (120 hours)
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It is a high level of hormones, stops ovulation or implantation of egg
Side effects - nausea, headache, irregular bleeding
' Not recommended as regular method of birth control - it is for emergencies
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